Origin
Homestead, FL
Morning in Homestead on Monday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homestead, FL to Clearwater, FL
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
295.9 mi
476 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homestead, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Clearwater, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Homestead, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 295.9 miles and takes about 4h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Krome Avenue, Southwest 177th Avenue, Southwest 8th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
147.9 miles from Homestead, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 50m drive with frequent turns across 295.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Krome Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Homestead, FL to Clearwater, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Krome Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 177th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tamiami Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Collier Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Krome Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homestead, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 177th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 177th Avenue
2
Continue on North Krome Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Krome Avenue
3
Continue on Southwest 177th Avenue
19 mi
·
30 min
·
Southwest 177th Avenue
4
Turn left onto Southwest 8th Street
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Southwest 8th Street
5
Continue on Tamiami Trail
60 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Tamiami Trail
6
Turn right onto Collier Boulevard
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Collier Boulevard
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Tampa
8
Merge slight left
126 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
10
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
11
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
12
Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
54th Avenue North Westbound
13
Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
54th Avenue North
14
Turn right onto 34th Street North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
15
Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 19 North
16
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
17
Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
18
Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northbound Frontage Road
19
Take the exit slight left
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
20
Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
21
Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
22
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Ft Harrison Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.9 miles from Homestead, FL, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.9 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clearwater, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Homestead, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Homestead, FL
This is one driving day of about 295.9 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Homestead, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.9 mi from Homestead, FL · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.9 miles from Homestead, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clearwater, FL
The final approach into Clearwater, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clearwater, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.43 one way
$98.86 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $53.54 | $107.08 |
| premium | $4.90 | $57.04 | $114.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.74 | $131.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.8 | 1 | $31.07 | $14.20 |
| Efficient EV | 74 | 0 | $25.89 | $11.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.4 | 1 | $41.43 | $18.94 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clearwater, FL
Morning in Clearwater on Monday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Homestead, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 295.9 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Krome Avenue, Southwest 177th Avenue, Southwest 8th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.9 miles from Homestead, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Homestead, FL to Clearwater, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Homestead, FL to Clearwater, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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